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Amidst the untamed beauty and savagery of the Illinois Prairie sprang the elegance and grace of the Duncan Mansion, the home of Gov. Joseph Duncan. Built in 1834 and listed on the National Register of Historic Places, it is the only existing structure that served as the Governors Mansion outside of Springfield.

The Mansion is owned and operated by the Rev. James Caldwell Chapter NSDAR, and has been fully restored and houses many of the original Duncan family furnishings. Twin chimneys guard the third story porch. The bell hanging under the main floor porch was purchased by Julia Duncan Kirby in 1882 and used to call in the field hands. The walnut stairway which spans three stories, features short risers designed to accommodate Mrs. Duncan's petite form--Mrs. Duncan was 4' 5" tall.

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Governor Duncan Home

Amidst the untamed beauty and savagery of the Illinois Prairie sprang the elegance and grace of the Duncan Mansion, the home of Gov. Joseph Duncan. Built in 1834 and listed on the National Register of Historic Places

Jacksonville, IL Historic Homes

Downtown Jacksonville Handpainted Murals

Completed in the Summer of 2006, these murals were handpainted by over 50 sign painters and graphic artists from as faraway as Scotland and New Zealand. These 10

Jacksonville, IL Arts

Strawn Art Gallery

Featuring monthly changing art exhibits, Early Mississippian &

Jacksonville, IL Arts

Prairie Land Heritage Museum

Prairie Land Heritage Museum is the pride of South Jacksonville and Home of the Annual Steam Show and Fall Festival, along with the Prairie Land Liberty Church, which was built in 1900

Jacksonville, IL Museums

Things to do near Jacksonville, IL

Illinois State University Golf Course

Course Access: PublicHoles: 18Reserve Advance Tee Times: 7 days...

Dickson Mounds Museum

Dickson Mounds Museum, a branch of the Illinois State Museum and a National Historic Site, is one of the major on-site...

Galesburg Civic Art Center

Galesburg Civic Art Center is a non-profit art gallery....

Illinois State University Planetarium

The night sky is recreated in this 100-seat celestial theater in-the-round by ISU's Physics Department....

Arrowhead Country Club

Course Access: PrivateHoles: 18Reserve Advance Tee Times: 5 days...